Springfield parents share favorite spots for sledding

Mar. 22, 2013

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Sure, we know it’s spring. Officially.

But if you already put away your sleds – or never bothered to bring them out of storage – dust those babies off and head for a hill. Who knows when we’ll get another snow like this one, given our low-snow winters of late.

Wondering where to sled? Here is a list of hills we’ve gathered in the past, suggested by area parents.

• Lake Springfield Park, especially by the Hilltop Pavilion, was suggested by numerous people. But there are lots of areas you can sled in the park at 5324 S. Kissick Ave. Visit parkboard.org to learn more about the park.

• Carver Middle School, 3325 W. Battlefield Road, was also recommended by many. There's a great, wide hill on the side of the school that slopes toward a trail.

• South side Pat Jones YMCA, 1901 E. Republic Road, was mentioned as a favorite by many.

• Gentle water retention slopes around Missouri State University, campus address 901 South National Ave., was recommended by one mom for smaller kids.

• Jordan Valley Park, 635 E. Trafficway at John Q. Hammons Parkway in downtown Springfield, has both gentle and more challenging slopes.

• Wanda Grey Elementary, 2101 W. Farm Road 182, at Cox Avenue and Plainview Road in southwest Springfield, is also popular. The hill in back of the school is pretty steep, says one mom; the hill in front may be better for younger kids.

• The Tom Watkins Center, 2100 W. High St. (in the Kearney Street and North Kansas Expressway area), was another parent suggestion.